Giving

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At the Community Foundation, we manage over 300 funds dedicated to enhancing life in Portage and Waushara counties. We connect donors in Central Wisconsin with causes they care about most, driven by the belief that giving together invests in our communities for generations. If you’d like to support an existing fund, explore the options below to find one that matches your interests—or reach out to learn about personalized giving opportunities.

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Wisconsin League of Musky Anglers Fund

Distributions from the fund will support activities of the League and for fish stocking and/or habitat maintenance of muskellunge on the Wisconsin River.

Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Endowment Fund

The mission of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association is to conserve and enhance the private woodlands of the state through multiple means of management and education to ensure future generations can enjoy the beauty of our woodlands.

The purpose of this fund is to support the ongoing operations and activities of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association.

Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas Endowment Fund

The mission of the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas is a humanitarian service organization implementing and administering programs in Nicaragua with the goals to establish long-lasting relationships, foster volunteerism for developmental projects, and enhance quality of life in both countries.

The purpose of this fundis to support the activities and administration of Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, Inc.

Women’s Fund of Portage County Endowment

To provide support for issues that are important to the women of Portage County.

Women’s Fund Operational Fund

Ensures the Women’s Fund can reach more donors to fulfill its mission.

Women’s Fund 100 Strong Fund

To provide an opportunity for women and allies to create collective impact by supporting local nonprofits and established charities addressing issues most important to women. This Fund is governed by the Women’s Fund Advisory Board, a committee of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

WR-Elizabeth C. Davies Scholarship Fund

To offer scholarships to graduates of Wild Rose High School (post secondary) who are enrolled in a trade school, technical college or four-year college or university.

WR-Jerry Apps Scholarship Fund

Award a scholarship to a graduating senior from Wild Rose High School who has made positive contributions to publishing endeavors to include, but not limited to yearbook, school newspaper, student publications, and/or independent publications.

WR-John R. Jones Scholarship Fund

To award a scholarship to a Wild Rose High School graduate continuing their education in an agricultural-related field.

WR-Lois & Margaret Walters Scholarship

An annual scholarship will be given to a graduate of Wild Rose High School who is currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.

WR-Martha Jones Scholarship Fund

To award scholarships of up to graduating seniors of Wild Rose High School. Scholarships will be paid proportionally up to four years.

WR-Mary Humphrey Scholarship Fund

Provide scholarships to graduating seniors, or graduates of Wild Rose High School who are attending a post-secondary learning institution.

WR-Murty Trust Scholarship Fund

To award scholarships to graduating seniors, and graduates of Wild Rose High School. To be eligible, graduates must have attended Wild Rose High School for at least their junior and senior years.

WWI Veteran’s Memorial Endowment Fund

The mission of the WWI Veteran’s Memorial is to provide a community space to honor the men of Portage County who died in World War I.

The purpose of this fund is to maintain the World War I monument located in Veterans Park in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.